A man was arrested on gun charges at a security checkpoint near a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in California on Saturday. The Riverside County sheriff’s office reported that the man, identified as 49-year-old Vem Miller of Las Vegas, was found in possession of two guns and a high-capacity magazine. He was stopped by deputies in a black SUV and taken into custody without incident.
Authorities emphasized that the incident did not pose a threat to the safety of Trump or the rally attendees. The rally was held in the Coachella Valley, a location more widely recognized for its annual music and arts festival.
Miller was charged with possession of a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine. After being booked, he was released on $5,000 bail on the same day. Further details about the charges have not been disclosed, and Miller has not yet made any public comments regarding the arrest.
This incident comes in the wake of several previous security threats against Trump. In July, the former president narrowly survived an assassination attempt when a bullet grazed his ear during a rally in Pennsylvania. Another man was charged in September for attempting to assassinate Trump after being found with a rifle near Trump’s Palm Beach golf course. He pleaded not guilty.
Despite these incidents, Trump continues to hold rallies across the country as part of his campaign for the 2024 presidential election.
